Reviews of Lunar - Moon Phase & Widgets

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List of user reviews and ratings for Lunar - Moon Phase & Widgets

Total ratings

4.70 (Rating count: 6,265)

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Review summary

Lunar is praised for accurate moon data, polished visuals, and strong widget/watch support, with intuitive moon features. However, recurring complaints center on pricing shifts to a pro model locking widgets and calendar details, widget instability or disappearance after updates, lock-screen preview issues, occasional phase-label bugs, and frustration over restoration of purchases. Overall, the app excels in accuracy and aesthetics, but its subscription model and widget access are the most mentioned pain points.

Pros

Highly accurate moon phase, illumination, and rise/set times.
Polished UI with beautiful visuals and a useful compass.
Rich widget support (home screen and lock screen) and watch complications.
Reliable, easy-to-use experience with consistent performance over years.
Horizon preview and moon features are intuitive and engaging.

Cons

Many features, including widgets and calendar details, are now behind a pro subscription or have changed from a one-time purchase.
Widget functionality can break or disappear after updates; restoring purchases may not work.
Lock screen widget/preview can fail to load or display correctly for some users.
Occasional data labeling bugs (e.g., waxing vs. waning) affecting moon phase display.
Pricing changes and perceived premium-only access frustrate users who previously enjoyed free features.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.60

All time rating average: 4.70

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16% (8)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-20	Ro*****	Definitely worth the purchase. Simple, and works great.
Definitely worth the purchase. Simple, and works great.
2026-03-24	De*****	The Apple Watch’s default Astronomy complication is nice, but it’s too soft and doesn’t align with the horizon. This has the best moon complications by far, and the app is great too. The compass is a particularly nice touch. Very polished UI. Highly recommended.
The Apple Watch’s default Astronomy complication is nice, but it’s too soft and doesn’t align with the horizon. This has the best moon complications by far, and the app is great too. The compass is a particularly nice touch. Very polished UI. Highly recommended.
2026-03-10	zu*****	Just love it
Just love it
2026-02-13	$m*****	See above
See above
2026-02-01	Ch*****	I love the reliability and accuracy of this easy to use app.
I love the reliability and accuracy of this easy to use app.
2026-01-30	ni*****	my absolute favorite app right now, it has everything you need and awesome widgets too!!
my absolute favorite app right now, it has everything you need and awesome widgets too!!
2026-01-19	ja*****	this is the best one i’ve tried so far. it has the most features and the best looking widgets.
this is the best one i’ve tried so far. it has the most features and the best looking widgets.
2025-12-22	Pr*****	This app is not a complex idea, but it’s accurate and it has a nice aesthetic. I’m just a nerd who loves the moon and likes to know what phase it’s in and when to look for it. My inner child likes to swipe back and forth on the timeline and watch the moon phases change.
This app is not a complex idea, but it’s accurate and it has a nice aesthetic. I’m just a nerd who loves the moon and likes to know what phase it’s in and when to look for it. My inner child likes to swipe back and forth on the timeline and watch the moon phases change.
2025-12-18	Be*****	Great app to keep an eye on your favorite celestial body…
Great app to keep an eye on your favorite celestial body…
2025-12-16	ch*****	Shows you the moon phases. Good widget options. Simple & pretty.
Shows you the moon phases. Good widget options. Simple & pretty.